Russ Bell
Russ Bell

Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Jefferson City, Mo.
High School:
Jefferson City High
Height / Weight:
6-2 / 300
Position:
Defensive Lineman
Birthdate:
02/27/1981
Experience:
1L
2003 Candidate:
All-Big 12

2003 OUTLOOK

Powerful lineman who will be back for a second year in the program, after walking on prior to last season ... Did not play football at MU until last year, despite a standout prep career at Jefferson City High School ... Chose instead to focus on track career, and for good reason ... Prior to 2003 track season, was a 3-time All-American in the discus, hammer and weight throws ... Is going to split time between track and football during the spring season.

2002 SEASON

Walked on to football squad and was a welcomed gift who picked things up quickly and made quite an impact ... Despite not playing since his senior year in high school, saw action in all 12 games on the defensive line, and made 7 starts at tackle ... Ended the season with 36 tackles and ranked 4th on the squad with 8 tackles for loss ... Also was 4th on the team with 3 sacks ... Registered 3 passes broken up and 2 QB hurries, as well ... Had best performance of season at Nebraska, where he totaled a career-high 8 tackles, and added one tackle for a loss and one QB hurry ... Earned team defensive player of the week honors for that outing ... Ended the season with 3 tackle performance against Kansas State, with all 3 going for losses ... Turned in 5 stops apiece in games vs. Troy State and Kansas ... Had 4 stops vs. Oklahoma, including a sack for 5 yards ... Against Iowa State, made 3 stops, and broke up a career-high 2 passes on the day ... Made 1st career start in game 4 vs. Troy State, and started the following 6 games after that.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played for renowned Jefferson City football program, where he was a star on both sides of the ball for Jay teams that won a Class 5A state title (1997), and finished second (1998) and third (1996) ... Named first-team All-State as a senior offensive lineman, and was an all-district pick at both offensive line and defensive line each of his last two years ... Came to Missouri on a track scholarship, as he was one of the nation’s most accomplished prep throwers ... Won four state championships, with three coming in the discus (1997-98-99) and one other in the shot put (1999) ... Also placed second in the state as a junior in the shot put, and helped his team place second twice (1997 & 1999) and third one time (1998) ... Named Jefferson City High School Athlete of the Year in 1999 ... Lettered in basketball two years ... Member of National Honor Society and Who’s Who In American High Schools.

PERSONAL

Son of Madalynn & John Bell ... Full name — Russ Cavender Bell ... Born Feb. 27, 1981 ... Chose Mizzou over 40 different schools that were recruiting him for both track and football ... Majoring in personal finance management. 

CAREER STATISTICS


—————— TACKLES —–————	          	      
SEASON	G-GS	SOLO	ASST	TOT	TFL-YDS	SACKS-YDS	
2002	12-7	22	14	36	8-26	3-16
Totals	12-7	22	14	36	8-26	3-16

Mizzou Has New Mid-Missouri Radio Home

12/22/2009 - Football

A five-year Mid-Missouri radio agreement has been reached between Missouri-based Zimmer Radio Group, Mizzou Sports Properties, and Mizzou.

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12/23/2009 - Football

Tiger fans who want to learn more about Mizzou's preparations for the game will want to tune into the Mizzou Football All-Access Texas Bowl Preview show, which begins airing around the state tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 24th).

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12/17/2009 - Football

The three finalists will be honored during the THIRD ANNUAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL RUDY AWARDSTM breakfast, Presented by Sprint, to be held in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association Convention at 8:30 a.m. ET on January 11, 2010, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, in Orlando, FL.

Mizzou Accepts Bid from Texas Bowl

12/06/2009 - Football

The University of Missouri has accepted an invitation to play in the 2009 Texas Bowl, as announced today by Mizzou and Texas Bowl officials.

Three Tigers Named 1st-Team All-Big 12 by Coaches

12/01/2009 - Football

Senior WR Danario Alexander, senior LB Sean Weatherspoon and sophomore PK Grant Ressel all earned first-team designation, while freshman DE standout Aldon Smith won the league's defensive freshman of the year award.